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Cordial Welcome to Jobrefresher Current Affairs 2018. To remain updated with current affairs is prime need in case you want to pass any competitive exam. Even if one is not preparing for Govt Exams one should also be aware about national and international affairs. Intellectual abilities of a candidate are mostly judged through his general knowledge. This is the main page where you can grasp important updates and alerts on national and international events, news related to sports, business, banking, arts, science, defence and world scenarios etc.

Published On : 21 Nov 2018

World Fisheries Day observed on 21 November

World Fisheries Day observed on 21 November

  • World Fisheries Day is being observed on 21st November worldwide. Fishing communities worldwide celebrate the day through rallies, workshops, cultural programmes and exhibitions highlighting the importance of human lives, of water and the lives it sustains.
  • The Day helps in highlighting the critical importance to human lives, of water and the lives it sustains, both in and out of the water.
  • In a tweet, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh lauded the efforts of the fisher folks in enhancing fish production, creating avenues of Employment and Nutritional Security.
  • He said the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund of 7,522 crore rupees will augment production and create more jobs.
West Bengal Govt launch an Interactive Mobile App for Restaurants

West Bengal Govt launch an Interactive Mobile App for Restaurants

The West Bengal Tourism Department has decided to launch an interactive mobile app next month, listing all the good restaurants in Kolkata and other places across the State. The mo....

Published On : 21 Nov 2018

Alexander Zverev wins ATP Championship 2018

Alexander Zverev wins ATP Championship 2018

Alexander Zverev beat world number one Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-3 to win the ATP Finals on Sunday - the biggest title of the German’s fledgling career. The 21-year-old broke serv....

Published On : 20 Nov 2018

Jalaj Srivastava; New Chairman of IWAI

Jalaj Srivastava; New Chairman of IWAI

Jalaj Srivastava, an Indian Administrative Officer (1984 batch) officer has been appointed the chairman of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). Currently, Srivastava is ....

Published On : 20 Nov 2018

Universal Children's Day observed on 20 November

Universal Children's Day observed on 20 November

The Universal Children's Day, to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children. It aims to promote international togetherness, awareness among chi....

Published On : 20 Nov 2018

Brigadier K. S. Chandpuri passes away at 78 in Mohali

Brigadier K. S. Chandpuri passes away at 78 in Mohali

Brigadier; Kuldip Singh Chandpuri passed away at the age of 78-years in a private hospital in Mohali in Punjab. The hero of the famous Battle of Longewala who was decorated with th....

Published On : 19 Nov 2018

World Toilet Day observed on 19 November

World Toilet Day observed on 19 November

The World Toilet Day is observed across the world on 19th November with an aim to motivate millions across the world on issues of sanitation. The theme for 2018 is ‘W....

Published On : 19 Nov 2018

Manav Thakkar settles for bronze in Belarus

Manav Thakkar settles for bronze in Belarus

India's Manav Thakkar settled for a bronze medal in the Under-21 singles category while Harmeet Desai progressed to the pre-quarterfinals of the men's singles in the International Table Tenn....

Published On : 19 Nov 2018

President R.N. Kovind arrives in Vietnam's Hanoi, today

President R.N. Kovind arrives in Vietnam's Hanoi, today

President of India; Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Vietnam's Hanoi, today. Kovind on his two-nation visit (Vietnam and Australia). Indian President will address delegation of Vietnam I....

Published On : 19 Nov 2018

India’s first elephant hospital opens in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

India’s first elephant hospital opens in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

India’s first specialized hospital for elephants was formally opened by Agra Divisional Commissioner Anil Kumar at Farah block’s Churmura village. Located close to the ....

Published On : 17 Nov 2018

Journalist N Ram selected for Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award 2018

Journalist N Ram selected for Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award 2018

Eminent journalist and Chairman of the Hindu Publishing Group, N Ram has been selected under prestigious award category of Raja Ram Mohan Roy award. Ruby Sarkar, Chief Corresponden....

Published On : 17 Nov 2018

Amareshwar Pratap Sahi appointed as new Chief Justice of Patna High Court

Amareshwar Pratap Sahi appointed as new Chief Justice of Patna High Court

Justice Amareshwar Pratap Sahi was today sworn in as the Chief Justice of Patna High Court. Bihar Governor Lalji Tandon administered the oath of office to Justice Sahi at the Raj B....

Published On : 17 Nov 2018

World Philosophy Day observed on 15 November

World Philosophy Day observed on 15 November

World Philosophy Day at UNESCO has been celebrated every year since 2002, on the third Thursday of November, both at Headquarters and in the field, under the Organization’s regular pro....

Published On : 16 Nov 2018

International Day for Tolerance observed on 16 November

International Day for Tolerance observed on 16 November

International Day for Tolerance is being observed every year on 16 November, the international community celebrates this day with the activities that target both educational institutions and....

Published On : 16 Nov 2018

Ashok Chawla resigns as chairman of Yes Bank

Ashok Chawla resigns as chairman of Yes Bank

Ashok Chawla resigned as non-executive chairman of Yes Bank. The resignation comes days after the bank sought RBI’s opinion on Chawla continuing in the post after being named....

Published On : 15 Nov 2018

Sadananda Gowda assumes charge of Chemicals and Fertilizers Ministry

Sadananda Gowda assumes charge of Chemicals and Fertilizers Ministry

Union Minister of Statistics & Programme Implementation, Shri D. V. Sadananda Gowda, has assumed charge of the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, in addition to his existing portfo....

Published On : 15 Nov 2018

How to Prepare For Current Affairs And General Awareness?

UPSC Exam Pattern now carries more focus on all round information on current affairs, besides knowledge of aspirants in other fields. The stalwarts or beginners appearing for the UPSC exam are mostly apprehensive about what will be in store for them during UPSC Exams. They are very unsure what to prepare and study relevant to the current pattern of exams. Here is how they should start their preparation.

The first thing regarding preparations that aspirants need to know for UPSC exams is referring to the previous year’s question papers. Those papers should include both the Prelims and Main stream exams. These papers will reveal the pattern they should follow.

They would know more by learning through these papers about how the questions papers are framed and what type of questions they will face in UPSC exams. They can also practice by solving the questions in those papers. This would be more of a skill development exercise, and this will help them to study on the similar lines and get through the UPSC exams.

How to prepare for current affairs section for UPSC exams?

The knowledge about the current affairs is the key for the aspirants to succeed in exams. However, they still might be confused about how to go for it. Here is a guideline how to perform well in the current affairs section of the UPSC Syllabus that most aspirants find a bit intriguing.

Read newspapers & magazines

The easiest source of current affairs information is the internet, newspapers, and magazines. You must read the leading newspapers religiously every day and follow current issues concerning regional, national, and international areas

You should read them carefully and discuss with your friends and seniors. You can get plenty of topics covering developments in medical science, technology, economics, sports, political developments, environmental studies, and a variety of other topics.

Study government planning

Never miss on the different plans and schemes of government to benefit different sections of societies. Those may include schemes to provide skills to unskilled people, old-aged people, young girls for their education, housing schemes, and plans for farmers etc.

Focus on information from some organizations

There are few organizations like ministry of finance, HRD, and RBI that offer some news updates relevant to the question papers in exam. Focus on them and try to read all about them. You must understand all about the important information that may affect the lives of people and country.

Stay updated and analyze

Do in-depth study on various achievements and analyze them. These include political decisions in Kashmir, India’s expedition in space and other developments in science & technology across the world. Try to reach out to the core of all of its aspects and find answers for ‘how, why, where, and what’ of different situations and achievements. Sometimes, aspirants choose to ignore most frequently appearing news items, although those normally are part of the UPSC exam papers.

Historical Aspects

Knowing about the history of the countries and cultures is a skill that you could adopt by indulging in it. Try to get acquainted with the historical events, modern & ancient history of India. Make note of game-changing historical events and try to understand their impact. Remembering dates is also a very important ritual of studying history.

Information on Geographical & International Affairs

International affair in geographical context has a prominent place in the question papers of UPSC exams. Prepare on the international affairs, keeping in mind the ever-changing political scenarios, especially across the country’s borders. Do not forget to refer world atlas to understand the geographical impact in relation to international affairs. This will help you to address real political & geographical issues of the regions.

Ways to hone your skills

When you come to know about the pattern of questions asked in UPSC exams, you must proceed to hone your skills in general knowledge related to current affairs. You can also enhance your GK through daily or weekly current affairs quiz programs available in different websites. You need to read regularly on sports and entertainment also.

If you follow the above referred guidelines on current affairs, you can get past UPSC exams easily.

Importance of Current Affairs

General Knowledge about current affairs help us analyze the pros and cons of a situation and with current affairs one can attain academic as well as personal growth. Jobrefresher is the best website for following current affairs. Randomness is the most important characteristics of competitive examinations. Nowadays, in most of competitive exams and interviews, there is a defined section for General Knowledge which plays central role in final merit list.

Current Affairs mainly has three parts:
1. Static Events like India launched Agni Missile.
2. Dynamic Events which has regular updates like- Nirav Modi case.
3. Periodical Events like- Elections, Annual Budget etc.
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